Admissions

This video of our hospital will give you an idea of what you might expect during your stay with us.

What is rehabilitation?

The main aim of rehabilitation after surgery, illness or injury is to help you:

return to activities important to you

improve your mobility, safety and confidence

assist you to be as independent as possible

learn new ways to do your daily activities

move safely around your home and community.

Before you are admitted to our hospital, you will be assessed by one of our rehabilitation assessment nurses who will work with you to establish your individual rehabilitation goals.

Rehabilitation can be a challenging time which affects you physically and emotionally as you commence your journey towards recovery. We will be there to support and encourage you throughout this journey.

Our rehabilitation team

You are the most important person in the rehabilitation team. You can decide what goals you work towards and you can discuss your progress at any time with your doctors, nurses and therapists.

Your care may be provided by one or more of the following:

rehabilitation physicians

nurses

occupational therapists

physiotherapists

allied health assistants

speech pathologists

dietitians

psychologist

pastoral carer.

What to bring

Private health insurance card

Medicare card

Department of Veterans Affairs card (if applicable)

Pension card

Any current medication

Day time comfortable clothes

Swim wear (for hydrotherapy pool)

Flat, non-slip shoes

Night wear

Toiletries

Money (we advise that you do not bring large amounts of cash to hospital, a small amount for purchase at our on-site kiosk) Any walking aids you use

What not to bring

You are encouraged not to bring valuables to hospital. In exceptional cases, your admission clerk will receive valuables for safekeeping. A receipt will be issued, and must be produced to collect these items. Collection of valuables is only available during normal business hours. The hospital does not accept any responsibility for loss of property, money or other valuables.

Interpreter

Interpreters can be arranged as required.

Discharge planning

Discharge planning starts from day one as we work with you and your family or carer to plan your discharge home. This may include ongoing rehabilitation within the community or our outpatient services.

Your discharge planning will include discussions with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social worker about:

your transport arrangements

ongoing medication and medical care

assistance with meals, cleaning and other home services

home modifications or provision of equipment/aides if necessary

accommodation options

ongoing care to be provided by your general practitioner (GP)

outpatient appointments.

Please speak to your caregivers if you have any questions about your discharge requirements.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.